R&A still planning for ‘full-scale’ Open with ‘cautious optimism’ this summer

We are focused on staging The 149th Open at Royal St George’s from 11-18 July 2021 and on delivering a fantastic Championship for the country and the world of golf

The R&A is cautiously planning for the Open to go ahead at Royal St George’s as planned. Picture: Rui Vieira/PA

The R&A is continuing to plan for a “full-scale” Open Championship in July following last year’s postponement due to coronavirus.

In an update to fans, R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers said the organisation was proceeding with “cautious optimism” but also had plans in place for limiting spectators or staging the event behind closed doors.